Updated: 12:02 PM EST February 9, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Erie County District Attorney says that six teens have been charged in connection to recent car thefts and similar crimes. Two of the individuals are 18-years-old and four of them are 17-years-old. Crimes also included burglaries and other thefts, as well as one incident where a police chase was initiated and ended in the adolescent crashing the stolen car to crash into a civilian car, causing injuries. “Our partners in law enforcement have reported a recent spike in crimes involving stolen vehicles," said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. "By leaving your vehicle unlocked and unattended, you are giving criminals an opportunity to steal your property. We are seeing these car thieves use stolen vehicles to commit other crimes in our community,” he added.